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Lenovo's new Yoga Pro 7i 15 Aura Edition is a very good multimedia laptop, but the price of more than $2600 for the model with the GeForce RTX 5060 is steep. Is this the new reality or is the new Yoga simply too expensive?

An A/E-key M.2 slot, normally occupied by a combo Wi-Fi/Bluetooth card, is something most laptops, mini-PCs and desktop PCs released after 2013 have. The P3-2230, also known as the OAK-2230, lets you make use of that slot to add extra storage space, faster than any SATA III SSD. Naturally, there are several drawbacks to this approach.

Acer has finally released a new 14-inch business laptop featuring Intel's Panther Lake platform. Already available below MSRP in North America, the new TravelMate P2 features a 16:10 display with a full-sized Ethernet port, too.

HP has heavily discounted its latest 16-inch gaming laptop. Equipped with modern Intel processors and Nvidia graphics, the new HyperX Omen Max 16 is over $650 cheaper than it was in May. AMD models have apparently received a permanent price cut, too.

Moore's Law Is Dead has published a highly detailed AMD Zen 6 leak. The leak summarizes everything MLID has revealed about Zen 6 in the past while also providing some interesting new nuggets of information. The most interesting aspects of the entire Zen 6 family appear to be the performane potential and SKU segmentation.

After nearly two years of collaboration, HP and Scuderia Ferrari have announced a limited edition notebook. Limited to just 4,999 units, the laptop has an Intel processor, a Ferrari red finish, and a glass window at the bottom.

The latest RPCS3 PS3 emulator update fixes shadow and reflection effects across numerous titles, automates numerous fixes/settings for games on boot, and adds support for booting from encrypted/decrypted ISOs, including from Blu-Ray drives.

Dell has released a new 16-inch laptop globally featuring AMD Ryzen AI 400 processors. Also available with up to 64 GB of RAM and a 70 Wh battery, the Dell Pro 3 Series 16 (P316265) contains a built-in numberpad and a 400 nit display.

Dell is now selling a new 14-inch lightweight globally with optional cellular connectivity. Weighing in at 1.35 kg, the Dell Pro 5 Series 14 (P514265) also contains up to 64 GB of RAM and a 120 Hz VRR display with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 470 processor and a 70 Wh battery.

Lenovo has started selling a new 16-inch laptop across Europe with Intel Panther Lake processors. Affordable by today's standards, the IdeaPad Slim 3 16IPH11 can be configured with an OLED display and boasts over 25 hours battery life when configured with a 60 Wh battery.

Lenovo has finally released one of its 14-inch ThinkPad laptops globally. Equipped with a choice of Intel Panther Lake processors, the ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 comes in two colours with an optional 120 Hz VRR OLED display and 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, too.

Acer has released a lightweight 16-inch laptop internationally. Weighing in at 1.55 kg, the new Aspire 16 contains a 120 Hz display, AMD's Krackan Point 2 platform and over 14 hours of battery life. Pricing starts at £999 in the UK and €1,049 in the Eurozone.

HP has started selling a new 13-inch convertible laptop globally. Featuring Intel Panther Lake processors, the EliteBook 8 Flip G2i 13 replaces the Arrow Lake-based model we reviewed in 2025 with up to 64 GB of RAM, a 5G modem and optional 800-nit displays.

Lenovo is now selling a new budget 14-inch laptop internationally. Featuring Intel Panther Lake processors and up to a 60 Wh battery, the IdeaPad Slim 3 14IPH11 also boasts a 400 nit OLED display, dual SSD slots and even a full-sized SD card reader.

Acer has released a new 18-inch gaming laptop featuring Intel's Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor. Also equipped with a 240 Hz IPS and 500-nit display, the latest Predator Helios Neo 18 leverages Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU and 32 GB of RAM, too.

A detailed new leak has revealed that Microsoft is set to launch the ARM-based Surface Laptop 8 on June 16, 2026. Featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite and Plus chips, the new models offer up to 80 TOPS of AI performance, a new "Jade" color option, and an anticipated OLED display upgrade. Key specs include up to 32 GB of RAM and user-replaceable SSDs.

Microsoft has now officially revealed the detailed specs for the Nvidia RTX Spark-powered Surface Laptop Ultra. In addition to the 15-inch mini-LED display, and up to 128GB of unified memory, you get a 30% larger trackpad, a user-replaceable SSD, and connectivity options including a mysterious new USB-C port, which Microsoft is keeping a secret.

Acer has finally started selling a new 16-inch gaming laptop built around Intel's Panther Lake platform. Available with 32 GB of RAM and a 165 Hz OLED display, the new Predator Helios Neo 16S boasts over twice the battery life of the Arrow Lake HX model we reviewed earlier this year.

Acer has updated one of its cheaper 15-inch gaming laptops with new variants. Now on the expensive side, the Nitro V 15 still contains a 165 Hz display and a 76 Wh battery, but only slow DDR4 RAM.

Lenovo has started selling AMD-powered versions of the ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 internationally. Arriving before Intel Panther Lake counterparts, the new 16-inch ThinkPad is not that budget-friendly anymore.

Dell is now selling a new 16-inch laptop globally powered by AMD Ryzen AI 400 processors. Also available with 5G cellular connectivity and 64 GB of RAM, the Dell Pro 5 Series 16 (P516265) costs less than its Intel Panther Lake-backed sibling, too.

With new releases now moved to the MocaccinoOS SourceForge page, MocaccinoOS 26.06 is now moving forward with the 6.18.33 LTS kernel, a new COSMIC ISO image, new features and improvements in the Vajo package manager, an additional software installation module in the Calamares installer, and much more.

The pinnacle of 14 years of continuous development, Linux Lite 8.0 brings a brand-new installer, new kernels, end-to-end GTK4 theming, a Game Center tool, and several new in-house apps, as well as "unprecedented translation coverage at every level of the system" alongside the usual set of minor tweaks and fixes.

Microsoft’s new Nvidia RTX Spark-powered Surface Laptop Ultra could introduce a groundbreaking new feature with a mysterious, oversized USB-C port. Hands-on reports suggest the unique USB-C port may support a magnetic, breakaway design for enhanced security and convenience.

Lenovo has shown off its new 15-inch Nvidia RTX Spark-powered laptop, the Yoga Pro 9n. It has a large trackpad, top-firing speakers, all-day battery life, and all the ports pro creators might need. Official pricing and launch date for the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n haven't been shared yet.

Lenovo is now selling its latest lightweight 14-inch laptop internationally. Weighing less than a MacBook Air, the IdeaPad Slim 5 Ultra contains a 65 Wh battery rated for over 20 hours of battery life. Also, Lenovo offers the laptop with a 120 Hz display that spans 14-inches diagonally.

The HP OmniBook 3 Windows laptop with a Snapdragon X X1-26-100 ARM SoC, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage is now less than $600 at Best Buy. This has made the HP OmniBook 3 one of the few super-affordable Windows laptops that aren't terrible.

A fresh report has revealed potential pricing for the new RTX Spark AI laptops like the Surface Laptop Ultra and Dell XPS 16. According to the info, laptops (and presumably PCs) equipped with the N1x chip could carry a price tag of at least $2,899, while entry-level N1 models may start at $1,799.

HP has released a new 13-inch laptop internationally. Equipped with Intel Panther Lake processors, the EliteBook 8 G2i 13 also contains a 62 Wh battery, an 800-nit display and up to 32 GB RAM.

Intel promised that Panther Lake would deliver the same power efficiency as the last generation Lunar Lake chip. While Panther Lake does well, our review of the ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 shows that this is not quite the case.

Asus has now released a cheaper 16-inch laptop with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. Over a third cheaper, the new Zenbook A16 is lighter than the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme model that arrived globally in April.

Asus has presented four new laptops featuring OLED displays. Also equipped with Snapdragon processors and M.2 2280 storage, the Vivobook S14 (S5408), Vivobook S16 (S5608), Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408) and Vivobook S16 Flip (TP5608) are said to deliver 25 hours of battery life too.

The DRAM crisis is making laptops, desktop PCs and gaming handhelds unaffordable for more and more customers. Intel commented on the rising prices at Computex and confirmed how the chip specialist is adapting its strategy to curb price increases over the next few years.

The Dell XPS 14 2026 is finally available running Ubuntu Linux out of the box. Still available with up to 64 GB RAM, 120 Hz OLED and Arc B390 graphics, the new XPS 14 is cheaper when purchased running Ubuntu, too.

Asus has unveiled the ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA), a 360-degree convertible laptop featuring Intel Core 7 Series 3 processors, AI-accelerated performance thanks to an NPU, and a garaged stylus. Designed for hybrid work, it offers MIL-STD-810H durability, dual-camera flexibility, and "enterprise-grade" security in a portable aluminum chassis.

Asus just announced the 2026 TUF Gaming 16 laptop, featuring Intel Core i7-14650HX CPUs, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 graphics, and an improved 40dB quiet cooling system. The laptop brings a new rear-facing port layout, MIL-STD-810H durability, and user-upgradeable internals.

Microsoft’s newly unveiled Surface Laptop Ultra arrives as a high-performance, AI-focused challenger to the MacBook Pro. Featuring a 15-inch mini-LED display, a powerful new Nvidia "RTX Spark" chip, and a sophisticated design with a large haptic trackpad, the device signals a new flagship direction for the Surface lineup ahead of its fall 2026 launch.

The 2026 Asus Zenbook 14 laptops deliver accelerated AI performance thanks to Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm CPUs with 45+ TOPS of compute power. They come with OLED displays, large touchpads, Dolby Atmos speakers, and smudge-proof Ceraluminum covers.

HP has started selling a new 17-inch laptop built around Intel's modern Panther Lake architecture. Also featuring up to 32 GB of RAM and a 76 Wh battery, the new OmniBook X 17 can be configured with powerful Arc B390 integrated graphics too via Core Ultra X7 358H and Core Ultra X9 388H processors.

Lenovo has finally released its new ThinkPad P14s. Available internationally, the ThinkPad P14s i Gen 7 combines Intel Panther Lake processors with up to 96 GB LPCAMM2 RAM, a 75 Wh battery, a 120 Hz display and 5G cellular connectivity.

Dell is expanding XPS into creator-class performance with the upcoming XPS 16 Creator Edition, built for demanding creative and developer work on the go. Nvidia RTX Spark powers local AI and advanced creation workflows, enabling smoother 4K timeline playback, faster exports, and better multitasking. Users get a Tandem OLED display, accurate color and practical ports like HDMI and an SD card reader.

Nvidia's RTX Spark SoCs hope to bring new life to the Windows on ARM platform. These chips are designed for high-performance in slim and light laptops, with a long-lasting battery, to compete with Apple.